Google I/O in photos: Keynotes, crowds, and Androids all over the place

We're scouring the show floor getting all the information (and pictures) we can.

SAN FRANCISCO—The second (and last) day of Google I/O kicks off today, and we'll be spending most of our time in sessions, conducting interviews, and generally working to get our hands on everything we can. This means that more in-depth looks at Android Wear and both the Samsung and LG watches, Android's L release developer preview, and Android TV and Android Auto are all in the works. You can expect to read more about those things in the coming days.

In the meantime, as we always do at these shows, we'd like to share some of the pictures we've been taking since we landed to give you some idea of what it's like to be at Google's developer conference. We kicked off yesterday by liveblogging the keynote, and we then spent the rest of the day on the floor or in the press room getting demos and generally collecting information. Here's what that looks like.

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Android and Chrome Manager Sundar Pichai was in the driver's seat for most of the keynote.

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Android and Chrome Manager Sundar Pichai was in the driver's seat for most of the keynote.

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Android One is a new program that provides reference designs and software updates to low-end Android phones.

Dave Burke then took to the stage to talk about specific L release features.

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Project Volta aims to help developers and users preserve battery life.

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Android Wear was publicly launched yesterday as well.

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The Android Wear booth on the show floor.

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Android Auto is another CarPlay-like system that lets your Android phone take over your car's display.

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Google had cars on the floor to show off Android auto.

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Android TV, yet another new Android project.

Living room-like spaces were set up on the floor to let people try out Android TV.

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Chrome OS and Android will begin to share things like notifications and apps.

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Samsung-like work/home separation between apps will be coming to the L-release too.

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Pichai's first gadget giveaway was... some cardboard.

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A Motorola representative was giving people brief, hands-off looks at the Moto 360. We're sure Samsung's and LG's efforts are OK, but it's clear from talking to press and developers that this is the one people really want.

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The floor was always packed with developers.

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Androids of various stripes were all over the show floor. This owl-looking one was in front of a station about user education.

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Another one, dressed like an I/O attendee, was in the middle of the floor.

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An Android in aviators next to the Android Auto booth.

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Android charging stations of various colors were also all over the place. Hope you didn't need a Lightning cable!

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Another station encouraged people to design Lego buildings on Nexus tablets and then make them with actual bricks.

I would have to say that Google is among many of the companies that are overrating the idea of people wanting to talk to their devices. I have never felt comfortable talking to my phone and doubt I would feel any better about talking to my wrist device.

I would have to say that Google is among many of the companies that are overrating the idea of people wanting to talk to their devices. I have never felt comfortable talking to my phone and doubt I would feel any better about talking to my wrist device.

I would have to say that Google is among many of the companies that are overrating the idea of people wanting to talk to their devices. I have never felt comfortable talking to my phone and doubt I would feel any better about talking to my wrist device.

That's true. I suppose they want the same experience on all devices to make it as seamless as possible. But, I don't think all devices can be treated with the same OS either. Talking is not always going to be the answer, it is a much more limited use case.

Andrew Cunningham / Andrew has a B.A. in Classics from Kenyon College and has over five years of experience in IT. His work has appeared on Charge Shot!!! and AnandTech, and he records a weekly book podcast called Overdue.